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But this is no longer the case with the 3235: it’s replace, replace, replace. Visible through the transparent caseback, the reverse side of the movement reveals a sophisticated titanium balance with white gold inlays. This organ has the ability to neutralise the effects of temperature variations thanks to its interaction with the balance spring featuring the “De Bethune” flat terminal curve. Its aerodynamics have also been worked on so as to ensure minimal air resistance. The escape-wheel is made of silicon both for the lightness of the material and to increase the power of the calibre. You can pick this one up for £2, 795 from William Wood. The sapphire exhibition case back has a quote by French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson engraved. The watch is available for 3, 590 on a Tropic-style rubber strap or for 3, 790 on Old Navitimer a beads-of-rice bracelet. But for the Type 8, Ressence took a different approach, as the brand often does. Each of the miniatures on the dial of the RM88 is produced and decorated by hand. Around it, a black inner bezel features the hand-applied indexes and the 60-minute indication. The facetted hour and minute hands have a Super-LumiNova tip while the seconds hand has a red tip that matches the red “Chronometer” indication on the dial and enhances the sporty look of the timepiece.
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